In my family growing up, putting up the Christmas tree topper was pure theater. All family members needed to be present for the donning of my mother’s handmade cross-stitch star, and my brother ...

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Rebecca Hessel Cohen, founder of LoveShackFancy, chose ivory and bright white bows for her Christmas tree this year. Her topper of choice was a massive bow—the biggest she could find.